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Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,200

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $5,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,295

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $4,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelExplorerSportage
TrimXLTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $26,900
Base Invoice $27,404 $25,095
SYNC and Sirius Package 670  
4.6L V8 1,310  
AWD 2,320 1,500
SYNC and Sirius Package 569  
4.6L V8 1,192  
AWD 2,112 1,400
Options (change) 4,300 1,500
Options (change) 3,873 1,400
Destination 815 800
Total Price $34,395 $29,200
Total Invoice $32,092 $27,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,746
Model Year20102012
ModelExplorerSportage
TrimXLTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8260hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG20/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/55-18
Total Price$34,395$29,200
Adjustments for Features0-2,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,395$27,115
Total Invoice$32,092$27,295
Adjustments for Features0-1,949
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,092$25,346

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20102012
ModelExplorerSportage
TrimXLTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Media drive, small $5
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights $125
Outside temperature display$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$4,420$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,949

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20102012
ModelExplorerSportage
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in103.9 in
Length193.4 in174.8 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height72.8 in64.4 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.6 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.9 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.7 ft354.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Kia Sportage specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested37563%
Total Not Requested22537%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested175100%

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